Spring is gone and summer is officially here! Summer brings beach days, park trips, swimming, lazy nights roasting marshmallows. One of things I look forward to the most is having cookouts. They are just so fun and laid back. Nothing screams "summer fun" to me more than hanging with friends and family with the grill going, good conversation, and even some games. But, like most everything else, you can spend a lot of money on a backyard barbecue. That is why I have put together this list to help … [Read more...]
Why Frugal Doesn’t Always Mean Sacrifice
Quick. I tell you "frugal," you tell me the first thing that comes to mind. I'm guessing that you have an image of a small house and a person cooking with just beans or using a knife to scrape the last of the toothpaste out of the tube. I'm also guessing that you don't picture that person being happy. You're probably thinking that person has to sacrifice many things they want and even need sometimes because of their frugality. There are times when you need to make financial sacrifices but … [Read more...]
5 Hidden Costs at the Grocery Store
(This is a guest post from Emily Wilson at Queen of the Household) Most families would like to save money at the grocery store and shopping the sales and using coupons is a great place to start. However, you may still be paying for more for hidden costs. When my family went down to one income so that I could stay home with my son, I worked really hard to cut out any extra expenses at the grocery store. Read on to find out ways I have cut back on those hidden costs. 1. Individual … [Read more...]
Why You Need an Emergency Fund TODAY
You keep hearing it from all over the place, "you need an emergency fund." You know it's probably true but you figure you'll get around to it...eventually. Besides, you have other things you need to pay for and save for right now. Why save now for what might happen? There are lots of reason why you need an emergency fund today, and not some time in the future. 1- Emergencies happen at any time It's called an emergency fund for a reason. You never know when an emergency may happen. It may … [Read more...]
Creating an Affordable Outdoor Play Space
I think most moms would agree that outside play is important. Not just for the moms who get a little break when the kids are outside ( ;) ) but also for the kids. However, a quick look online or a walk through the outdoor toy section at the store shows that an affordable outdoor play space can be difficult to attain if you don't stay focused. There are so many great ideas and items to make outdoor play fun...but also expensive. With a few simple tips and ideas, it doesn't have to be. Here are … [Read more...]
Using Your Tax Return to Fill Your Freezer
There can be many ways to use your tax return. Pay off debt, build savings, buy a car, or do something fun, just to name a few. We have done most of those over the years. One of my favorite ways is using your tax return to fill your freezer. Sure, it doesn't sound super glamorous. It doesn't even sound normal. But it can be an excellent use for some of your tax return. We tend to think about saving money in the bank when we come into some extra money but we don't always think about getting … [Read more...]
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